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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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